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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

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The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend

Junior Haley Groesser has been brought closer to her family and friends through the delicious sweets she makes.
Through baking, Haley Groesser has discovered her way to decompress and connect with others
Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations • October 24, 2024

While junior Haley Groesser loves to make food, she is not to be confused with a cook.  Inheriting her love of crafting delicious delicacies...

A collection of some of my favorite foods I've had over the past few years.
Food is not just sustenance; it's full of memories
Maylee Ohlman, Managing Editor of Publicity • October 29, 2024

There's this scene in Ratatouille that I think about often. It's when Anton Ego, the infamous food critic residing in Paris, visits his least favorite restaurant—Gusteau's.  In favor of...

The view from my plane seat as I wrote this in my notes app, finally putting my complex feelings into words.
An ode to the green light
October 29, 2024
A picture of me when I was two, looking happy as a clam on the grand piano chair.
The sound of music
October 17, 2024
Even in the poster, Alcala is shown in the shadows and not portrayed as the protagonist.
Woman of the Hour accurately depicts the true story of a serial killer told through the stories and lives of the victims in a twist from what's typical to the genre
Addie Woltil, Copy Editing Manager • October 30, 2024

Social media and the prevalence of tragedy and horror common in what we consume every day have given us an apathetic view of the true atrocities...

A grande Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai is absolutely the perfect fall drink.
Starbucks' fall chai lattes were a reliable favorite—or a disappointing flop
Alexis Rietema, Junior Writer • October 29, 2024

As the fall season comes to an end, so does the era of fall-themed Starbucks drinks. The time of pumpkin spice is coming to a close, and Nov....

Charli XCX posing with a vinyl of the iconic 2024 album.
Using repetition and romanticism, BRAT became the smash-hit success, sincere album for party girls like Charli XCX
Elle Manning, Managing Editor of Operations • October 24, 2024

Through her 2024, lime green album, Charli XCX transformed the meaning of the word “brat.” Once an ordinary noun, possibly evoking images...

The poster for the film adaptation of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.
The Wild Robot is a perfect example of true cinema, in its most emotional and thought-provoking ways
Maylee Ohlman, Managing Editor of Publicity • October 24, 2024

Although I only vaguely remember most of the books I read in elementary school, I do know that The Wild Robot was one of the standouts.  Written...

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Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have advertised themselves in somewhat sophomoric ways in attempts to gain the approval of a newer fanbase.
In the wake of one of this year's most grievous catastrophes, a push for mature assertiveness in politics is needed now more than ever
Kathryn Campbell, Copy Editor • October 17, 2024

Following President Joe Biden’s decision to step away from reelection in 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris has been busy at work to cement...

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A collage of most of my favorite costumes over the years.
From Laura Ingalls to the Lorax, my favorite Halloween costumes have been a huge source of entertainment
Rowan Szpieg, Editor-in-Chief • October 24, 2024

I’m always looking for unique ways to express myself. Typically, my thoughts and sentiments translate fairly well on paper, but in the times...

Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Photo Gallery: Homecoming Assembly 2024
Addie McDowell, Staff Photographer • October 14, 2024